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As long as the art fits within the specified size of the exhibit and is appropriate to the theme of the show, it should work.

"The idea is to incorporate art into the You, Me, We, Oakley! ways and to bring people together to appreciate each other's stories," said Gabriela Ba coordinator of the event. "We want to showcase their history through art in hopes of unifying us all."

Already, Ba has heard of a few exhibitors that she thinks would make great additions to the show.

Ba said another local resident makes beautiful Portuguese dresses, and she has asked whether it would be appropriate for something of this nature to be displayed at the event.

Earlier this summer, the Oakley nonprofit sent out a call to artists who live within the city's boundaries to prepare an exhibit for its inaugural community art exhibit titled "Origins of Oakley."

"This is an all media art showcase," Ba said.

famous Hispanic people from history," she said.

The event, which will go on display from Oct. 26 through Nov. 22, will feature multicultural heritage and immigrant stories of Oakley's past and present.

It is programs like the "Origins of Oakley" art show that the organization hopes will build continued understanding among the various cultural backgrounds that make up the small community.

By Roni GehlkeThe You, Me, We Oakley! group is hoping that art can be a common ground for the community, where people can collectively come to together and see various heritages expressed through art.

The building of altars like the one Ba describes is a practice many people in Mexico create during the same time of year as the "Origins of Oakley" art exhibit, as Day of the Dead is celebrated on Nov. 1 in Mexico.

even a framed poem written about one's heritage would be acceptable, as long as the person who is entering the exhibit writes it, Ba said.

The event, which is being co hosted by the city, will be the first art show displayed in Oakley City Hall.

"We believe that it is important to increase the participation of all our community members, including immigrants and newcomers. Through this program, we want to be proactive in avoiding any tensions that may arise due to the changing demographics of our small city," Ba said.

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